- Liverpool planning first signing for summer
- Targeting Chilean youngster Dario Osorio
- Could cost the club around $10m (£7.8m)
WHAT HAPPENED?
Osorio signed with Midtjylland from Universidad de Chile last summer and had been linked with Wolves last winter after a run of good form with the Danish side. As per La Tercera, Liverpool are now keen on signing the 20-year-old for a reported fee of $10m (£7.8m) this summer.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Reports have suggested that the youngster is fond of sporting director Michael Edwards rather than a demand from Slot. Since joining Midtjylland, the Chilean has scored eight goals and garnered two assists in 24 appearances.
WHAT MIDTJYLLAND SPORTING DIRECTOR SAID
When asked about Osorio’s potential departure, Midtjylland’s sporting director Ove Pederson said [via SportsWitness]: “You will understand that we cannot comment on possible offers for our players. We cannot advance anything. Simply put, this is not the way we work. I can only tell you that Darío Osorio is a great player and has had a great season.”
WHAT NEXT FOR OSORIO?
Thanks to his exciting form this season, Osorio has already made his way into the Chilean national team as they look to challenge for the Copa America after a disappointing few years. As for Liverpool, they will look to open conversations as soon as possible with the Danish club as they will be eager to make the first signing of the Slot era.
